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Walking Group Leader Award (WGL)

The WGL is the basic award for leaders of hill walking groups in defined terrain and conditions. The scheme has been designed to complement the long established Mountain Leader Award (ML), which trains leaders with the skills to lead walking groups in all mountain areas of the UK and Ireland.

The WGL is also aimed at those who have already achieved training or accreditation through the wide range of local or organisational schemes available. All MLT awards are designed for those with a personal commitment to the activity and are centred on the belief that personal experience and understanding of the inherent risks of hill walking and climbing are the best ways to maximise safety and good judgement.

Prospectus

Introduction
Scope of the Scheme
Stages in the Scheme
Registration
Training Consolidation Period
First Aid Requirements
Assessment and Validation
Further Experience
Exemption from Training
Appeals Procedure
Suitable Terrain for the WGL
Definition of a Hill Walking Day as applied to the Walking Group Leader Award

Syllabus

Technical Competence
Walking and Route Finding
Navigation
Hazards and Emergency Procedures
Equipment
Responsibilities of the Leader
Group Management
The Overnight Experience
Access
Conservation
Environmental Knowledge
Weather
Structure of the Activity

Full details of the course prospectus, course availability and how to register can be found on the MLT website